Psychometric Properties of Alternative Item Types Worth the Squeeze? An Investigation into the Psychometric Performance of Alternative Item Types
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| Title: | Psychometric Properties of Alternative Item Types Worth the Squeeze? An Investigation into the Psychometric Performance of Alternative Item Types |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Wolkowitz, Amanda A., Foley, Brett P., Zurn, Jar |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Testing Technology. 2021 22(1):37-51. |
| Availability: | Association of Test Publishers. 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, South Building Suite 900, Washington DC 20004. Tel: 866-240-7909; Fax: 717-755-8962; e-mail: wgh.atp@att.net; Web site: https://www.testpublishers.org/journal-of-applied-testing-technology |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Psychometrics, Alternative Assessment, Computer Assisted Testing, Test Items, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Authentic Learning, Item Response Theory, Difficulty Level, Scores, Attention, Credentials, Certification |
| ISSN: | 2375-5636 |
| Abstract: | As assessments move from traditional paper-pencil administration to computer-based administration, many testing programs are incorporating alternative item types (AITs) into assessments with the goals of measuring higher-order thinking, offering insight into problem-solving, and representing authentic real-world tasks. This paper explores multiple applications of AIT items and the psychometric properties of these items, including item response time, difficulty, item-total score correlations, and distractor analyses. The appropriate use of these items is also discussed in the context of professional credentialing exams. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Access URL: | https://jattjournal.net/index.php/atp/article/view/155940 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1296002 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | As assessments move from traditional paper-pencil administration to computer-based administration, many testing programs are incorporating alternative item types (AITs) into assessments with the goals of measuring higher-order thinking, offering insight into problem-solving, and representing authentic real-world tasks. This paper explores multiple applications of AIT items and the psychometric properties of these items, including item response time, difficulty, item-total score correlations, and distractor analyses. The appropriate use of these items is also discussed in the context of professional credentialing exams. |
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| ISSN: | 2375-5636 |
